Compliments of the Season

Little Four Years, little Two Years,
Merry Christmas! Happy New-Year's!
That is what I wish for you;
Shall I tell you what to do
That will make my wish come true?

Cheerful looks and words are very
Sure to make the Christmas merry:
Tongues that speak the truth sincere,
Hearts that hold each other dear,
These will make a happy year.

Four Years is of Two the double, —
Should be twice as brave in trouble,
Twice as gentle, twice as kind,
Always twice as much inc'lined
Mother's words to keep in mind;

So that Two Years, when she's older,
May remember what is told her,
Just as Four Years did before, —
Only think! in two years more
Little Two Years will be Four!